Jania Zapotoski has spent her life embracing change, taking risks, and forging her own path. In this episode of Students of Aging, Jeff Young speaks with the 87-year-old social worker, solo traveler, and proud Ukrainian Canadian about the defining moments of her journey.
Growing up in a close-knit immigrant community in Quebec, Jania learned resilience from her family’s struggles and sacrifices. She shares how those lessons shaped her life, from becoming a single mother to returning to school in her 40s to build a meaningful career in social work. Along the way, she discovered a passion for solo travel, fearlessly exploring Europe and Asia well into her later years.
Tune in for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the freedom that comes with embracing life on your own terms.
Students of Aging is funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Presented by WoodGreen Community Services' Seniors Advisory Council.
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